true Joyce, but if the strips are too expensive to begin with even buying them online is an expense best avoided. I like to buy less expensive strips (like reli-on) even if I have to put out a little bit for the meter.

James there are people from all economic levels who can afford the strips or whose insurance will cover them. The only reason I posted this was to inform people. It is up to each person to shop around for better pricing on anything they choose to purchase.